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| Music from a Farther Room | 
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| Artists: Astor Piazzolla, Maurice Ravel, Richard Rodgers, Paul Schwartz, Jean Sibelius, Traditional, Craig Macintyre, Tariqh Akoni, Tim Curle, Lang Lang, Lee Musiker, Zachary Provost, Lucia Micarelli, Leigh Nash, Lisbeth Scott
Creators: Lucia Micarelli, Eric Holden, David Bowie, Michel Cusson, David Foster, Jules Massenet, Various Composers
Label: Reprise / Wea
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (55 reviews)
Sales Rank: 22244
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.7 x 0.5
MPN: 48795
UPC: 093624879527
EAN: 0093624879527
ASIN: B0002GU2NM
Release Date: July 27, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Samarkand | | • | Oblivion | | • | Meditation From Thais | | • | Portrait | | • | To Love You More | | • | Reflexio | | • | Aurora | | • | Lady Grinning Soul | | • | Ravel String Quartet IN F Major: Assez Vif - Tres Rythme | | • | She Is Like The Swallow | | • | My Funny Valentine | | • | Nocturne/Bohemian Rhapsody |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Josh Groban fans who caught the singer's 2004 Closer tour would no doubt take note of Lucia Micarelli, who was the violinist and concertmaster for Groban. Like her boss, who also is executive producer of Music From A Farther Room, Micarelli is a young, attractive, and talented player who has the classical training, but who is also enchanted with pop music. Also like her boss, her strain of classical crossover works thanks to tasteful accompaniment, in this case from arranger/composer Paul Schwartz. The smartly chosen program of material comes from such varied catalogs as David Bowie and Rogers and Hart. Micarelli's playing is emotional without being overreaching, assertive when called upon, and nuanced. When she does go over-the-top pop on Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," it's brief but fun; when she navigates Piazzolla's "Oblivion" she draws upon the song's passion more than its technical requisites. This is a debut with likeable pizzazz, coming in a genre not often enough known for it. -- Tad Hendrickson
Album Description
For anyone who has attended Josh Groban's phenomenal live show, you will have undoubtedly had the pleasure of seeing and hearing his lead violinist, Lucia Micarelli. Lucia came to Josh's tour after appearing with the Trans- Siberian Orchestra playing arenas across the U.S. in 2003. With the close of the second leg of Josh's tour, Lucia is recording her debut album in New York and London with producer Paul Schwartz. Musical selections will range from the works of composers Ravel and Ennio Morricone to David Bowie.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 50 more reviews...
 A True Artist December 31, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Lucia's music provides a true gift to the listener through her mastery of the violin. Her phrasing and musicality is always evident and touching. Hopefully, Lucia will continue to produce cds!
LOVE IT and HATE IT October 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
You can hear the passion and emotion in her music. I can't wait to see what she has in her next Album, "Interlude".
I have a LOVE/HATE relationship with her music. I absolutely love, love, love watching her and listening to her music. I hate the fact that it makes me cry every time.
As stated in the previous review, it is absolutely beautiful ... Words do not do her music justice...
Beautiful..... September 26, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
We were first introduced to this talented violinist after seeing and hearing her perform with Josh Groban.....what a talent. Her music is powerful and just seems to take you away to other places. If you are looking for something different and beautiful, I can highly recommend this CD.
Fantastic music for anyone September 24, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a fantastic sampling of a very talented violinist. My favorite by far is the bonus track, where she breaks into Bohemian Rhapsody. As an earlier review said, I wish it had gone on longer! That might have been the best idea ever, and a real tribute. Her sound is pure, and she gives a flawless performance.
Sweet strings to make love to September 15, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I first heard Lucia on a CD of Josh Groban. I immediately was sold on her talent and ability to speak with the instrument. Lyrical, beautiful, talented. A wonderful CD.
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